Improving healthcare delivery through a Learning Health System
Official title: Research and Data Analysis Core
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11004338 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make healthcare better for everyone in New Jersey by creating a system that helps doctors and researchers share information and learn from each other, so they can provide safer and more effective care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $19,650 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029759-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004338 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients receiving care within the New Jersey healthcare system, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of New Jersey or those not engaged with the participating health systems may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance healthcare delivery by establishing a Learning Health System (LHS) that integrates various resources and services to support Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) and Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER). By creating a collaborative environment, the project will train future scientists and improve the quality, safety, and equity of care across New Jersey. The initiative focuses on leveraging scientific insights to drive continuous improvement in real-world healthcare practices, ultimately benefiting patients and communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the quality and equity of healthcare services for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in establishing Learning Health Systems have shown promise in improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in various settings.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gerhard, Tobias — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Gerhard, Tobias
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.